Police were notified of the shooting at approximately 10:35 a.m., and initial reports stated witnesses believed the man was conscious immediately following the shooting. The victim arrived at the business and rented a .44 caliber "rental" handgun in order to shoot at the businesses indoor range.

At least two employees were inside the business, but it appears the victim was the only customers at the time, Britt said. Police say the victim was provided eye and ear protection as well as a paper target by the business.

The man used the gun at the approved target and, at one point, exited the range and was given more ammunition before returning to the range to continue shooting.

The man, according to police, went to back to shooting before employees said they heard a shot come from the range that sounded different from the previous rounds.

An employee was able to see through the glass into the range to see the man lying on the ground face up.

The employee feared the victim had possibly shot himself and ran to the victim.

The Chico Police Department is still investigating the incident, but police say "at this point, however it appears to be a self-inflicted gun-shot wound."